-id

Pronunciation: /- ˈaɪˈdi/

-id (suffix)

  1. Used to form names of chemical substances, often meaning a compound or a salt.
  2. Used in medical terms to name illnesses or conditions.
  3. Used in biology to form names for groups of organisms, such as families or genera.

Examples

  • The label shows the chemical substance type clearly.
  • The lab report lists the chemical substance type for the sample.